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Clapping Pushup
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Clapping Pushup, also called plyo pushups, helps with upper body and tone upper body strength, shoulder stability, and core strength. This unique exercise challenges muscle fibers that not only help to build power but also add muscle to the performer's chest, triceps, and shoulders.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Take a standard push-up position with your arms a little wider than shoulder-width apart and your elbows fully locked. -
Step 2
Squeezing your body, slowly lower yourself to the floor. Keep your elbows pressed to your sides so that they form a 45-degree angle with your torso. -
Step 3
As soon as your chest touches the floor, push back hard, clapping your hands quickly and returning them to the starting position before your body hits the floor again.
Muscle Groups
Clapping Pushup targets Delts, Pecs, Total Body, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your elbows open. Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the exercise.
- Keep your core tight and your back straight throughout the movement.
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